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How ₹2,742-Crore Coal Scam Cash Allegedly Bankrolled I-PAC’s Poll Operations

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 - by The Researchers

The Enforcement Directorate alleges that ₹2,742 crore generated from a West Bengal coal scam was partly routed through hawala channels to fund I-PAC’s election operations, sparking major political fallout.

Indian Navy’s New Haldia Base to Counter China, Secure Eastern Coast

January 9, 2026January 10, 2026 - by The Researchers

The Indian Navy is set to establish a new base at Haldia in West Bengal to strengthen maritime security in the Bay of Bengal amid rising Chinese naval activity and regional security concerns.

ED Raids IPAC Office, Pratik Jain’s Home; Mamata Calls Amit Shah ‘Nasty’

January 8, 2026 - by The Researchers

ED raids IPAC’s Kolkata office and Pratik Jain’s home in coal smuggling probe. Mamata Banerjee rushes to site, accuses BJP of misusing agencies.

West Bengal Draft Voters List 2026 Published Under SIR; Verification Till 7 Feb, Final List on 14 Feb

December 16, 2025 - by The Researchers

West Bengal has published the draft voters list under SIR 2026. Over 58 lakh names have been deleted, hearings will continue till February 7, and the final electoral rolls will be released on February 14, 2026.

TMC Rebel Humayun Kabir Lays Foundation of Babri-Style Mosque; Security Tightened in Murshidabad

December 6, 2025 - by The Researchers

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir laid the foundation for a Babri-style mosque in Murshidabad on Dec 6, triggering major political controversy. Heavy security, BJP–TMC clash, High Court oversight, and Kabir’s plan to launch a new party set the stage for a tense pre-election atmosphere in Bengal.

Mosque Inside Kolkata Airport Sparks Fresh Safety Row; Centre Confirms Operational Risks

December 4, 2025December 5, 2025 - by Ashis Sinha

A 19th-century mosque inside Kolkata airport has triggered fresh safety concerns as the Centre confirms it impacts the secondary runway, sparking political debate.

Draft Rolls on Dec 16, Final Rolls Feb 14: ECI Announces New Schedule

November 30, 2025 - by The Researchers

ECI has extended the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across 12 States & UTs, with draft rolls on Dec 16 and final rolls set for Feb 14 next year.

West Bengal’s SIR Uncovers 15.53 Lakh Dead Voters

November 29, 2025 - by The Researchers

West Bengal’s electoral revision has uncovered 15.53 lakh deceased voters. The Election Commission reviews security for BLOs as political tensions rise over voter roll integrity.

Mamata Govt U-Turn on Waqf Act: Bengal Starts Uploading 82,000 Properties to Central Portal

November 29, 2025 - by The Researchers

West Bengal (Mamata Govt.) has begun uploading 82,000 Waqf property records to the Centre’s UMEED portal, marking a dramatic shift after earlier opposition to the Waqf Amendment Act 2025.

‘Try Targeting Bengal and I’ll Shake the Nation,’ Warns Mamata Banerjee

November 25, 2025 - by The Researchers

Mamata Banerjee warns BJP against targeting Bengal during SIR revision, accusing voter manipulation and vowing to “shake the nation” if people are threatened.